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Payday (1 bar) — 1 bar (52g)B
Snacks & Candy · #16 of 41

Payday (1 bar)

1 bar (52g) · Candy Bars

53/100B tier
Calories25
Protein6g
Fiber0g
Sodium115mg
Sugar22g

Graded B — 53 out of 100, #16 of 41 snacks & candy. Low sodium carries the score (94/100); fiber drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Peanuts and caramel, no chocolate — the candy bar for peanut purists.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (1 bar (52g))
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g17%
Saturated Fat 2.5g12%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 115mg5%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 6g12%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 53

Low sodium ×2094
Low saturated fat ×2088
Low sugar ×2065
Protein ×2016
Fiber ×100
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#16 of 41 in Snacks & Candy. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Payday (1 bar) healthy?

It grades B — 53 out of 100, #16 of 41 snacks & candy in our system. Peanuts and caramel, no chocolate — the candy bar for peanut purists.

How many calories are in Payday (1 bar)?

25 calories per serving (1 bar (52g)). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Payday (1 bar) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.